Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" Lifts off in the UK With £5,377,527 Debut

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10 Nov, 2014, 18:25 GMT

LONDON, November 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

"Interstellar," the highly anticipated new film from Christopher Nolan, soared at the box office on its opening weekend, earning £5,377,527 across 574 theatres in the UK and Ireland, including £883,662 (16% share of the weekend) in IMAX theatres, and still climbing. This is the biggest Imax opening this year (excluding previews). The announcement was made by Josh Berger, President and Managing Director of Warner Bros Pictures UK.

"Interstellar" is a film that has to be experienced on the big screen," said Josh Berger. "Christopher Nolan has pushed the boundaries to take audiences on a compelling and original journey into space, and we're thrilled that the incredible word-of-mouth continues to inspire moviegoers to embark on this unique and compelling ride."

Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan ("The Dark Knight" films, "Inception") directs an international cast in "Interstellar," led by Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey ("Dallas Buyers Club"), Oscar winner Anne Hathaway ("Les Misérables"), Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty"), Bill Irwin ("Rachel Getting Married"), Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn ("Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore"), Oscar nominee John Lithgow ("The World According to Garp," "Terms of Endearment") and Oscar winner Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules"). The main cast also includes Casey Affleck, Wes Bentley, Mackenzie Foy, Topher Grace and David Gyasi.

Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film is written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan. Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Lynda Obst produced "Interstellar," with Jordan Goldberg, Jake Myers, Kip Thorne and Thomas Tull serving as executive producers.

Nolan's behind-the-scenes creative team was led by director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema ("Her"), Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley ("The Dark Knight"), Oscar-nominated editor Lee Smith ("The Dark Knight"), and Oscar-nominated costume designer Mary Zophres ("True Grit"). The score was composed by Oscar winner Hans Zimmer ("The Dark Knight" trilogy, "The Lion King"). Oscar winner Paul Franklin ("Inception") served as visual effects supervisor and Scott Fisher ("The Dark Knight Rises") as special effects supervisor. 

Warner Bros. Pictures and Paramount Pictures present, in association with Legendary Pictures, a Syncopy/Lynda Obst Productions production, a film by Christopher Nolan, "Interstellar." 

http://www.interstellarmovie.net

Notes to editors:  

  • Fri - £1,480,592
  • Sat - £2,157,612
  • Sun - £1,719,284
  • Weekend - £5,357,488
  • Imax total gross is £883,662 (16% share of the weekend)
  • This is the biggest Imax opening this year as follows (excluding previews):
    • "Transformers 4" - £917k (includes £667k from 6 days of previews)
    • "The Amazing Spiderman 2" - £805k (includes £264k from Wed/Thurs previews)
    • "Godzilla" - £780k (includes £158k from Thursday previews)
    • "Guardians of the Galaxy" - £687k (includes £172k from Thursday previews)
  • It has now been confirmed that this is the 2nd biggest Imax opening ever (excluding previews) behind TDKR's 3 day opening weekend of £1,007m.
  • It is also an Imax record on the Sunday with Interstellar's £308k beating TDKR's Sunday of £300k.